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Western Australian gas producers pay paltry royalties to government
The bulk of Western Australia’s LNG production is subject to little or no tax, despite surging income, new analysis shows.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 17, 2022

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Renewable magnesium smelter considered for Western Australia coal hub
WA looks to boost zero emissions production of critical minerals, funding a feasibility study into a green magnesium smelter in the heart of coal country.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 2, 2021

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Solar switch-off: WA becomes second state to reach for rooftop remote control
Western Australia to follow South Australia as second state to enable AEMO to direct residential rooftop solar systems to be switched off remotely.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 30, 2021

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WA premier vows to protect Scarborough gas project as Morrison dances jig of joy
Environment groups demand explanation from WA premier McGowan, after he suggested massive Scarborough gas project will be protected from legal action.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 25, 2021

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WA tips $118m into new green hydrogen hubs, wants Morrison to match funds
McGowan government to provide $117.5m to support new green hydrogen hubs to tap into burgeoning global market.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 25, 2021

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Press Releases

Renewable energy scores top honours at Resources Sector Awards
Gold Fields Australia and EDL won the Golden Gecko award for environmental excellence for their Agnew Hybrid Renewable project in Leinster, Western Australia.
Press Release

Oct 1, 2021

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Storage

First big battery on WA’s main grid gains development approval
Synergy says its 100MW/200MWh big battery has been given the green light for development at a decommissioned fossil fuel power station.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 9, 2021

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Labor energy minister “horrified” by Liberals “risky” zero emissions energy plan
In WA, the politics of energy is turned upside down as Labor labels the ambitious clean energy plan of the WA Liberals as reckless and too costly.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 17, 2021

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Policy & Planning

“Go hard, go early:” Clean energy groups say W.A. target should be 700 pct renewables
WA leaders urged to go hard on the clean energy transition – beyond even the surprisingly ambitious targets unveiled by the WA Liberals.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 12, 2021

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Horizon’s new solar and battery standalone power systems can be deployed in just 90 minutes
More rapidly deployable standalone power systems are set to be rolled out across Western Australia, as part of a new joint venture aiming to slash network maintenance costs.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 2, 2021

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Australian developed waste-to-fuel technologies to be built in WA coal centre
Innovative waste-to-fuel technologies will be used at a new Western Australian demonstration plant, after securing government support.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 29, 2021

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Renewables

Renewables supply more than 30pct of NEM for second month in a row
Renewables contribute more than 30 per cent of Australia’s National Electricity Market for second month in a row.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 2, 2020

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